SNVS478G January   2007  – April 2025 LM5574

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 High Voltage Start-Up Regulator
      2. 6.3.2 Oscillator and Sync Capability
      3. 6.3.3 Error Amplifier and PWM Comparator
      4. 6.3.4 Ramp Generator
      5. 6.3.5 Maximum Duty Cycle, Input Dropout Voltage
      6. 6.3.6 Current Limit
      7. 6.3.7 Soft Start
      8. 6.3.8 Boost Pin
      9. 6.3.9 Thermal Protection
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 7.2.2.2  External Components
        3. 7.2.2.3  R3 (R)T
        4. 7.2.2.4  L1-Inductor
        5. 7.2.2.5  C3 (C)RAMP
        6. 7.2.2.6  C9-Output Capacitor
        7. 7.2.2.7  D1-Async Diode
        8. 7.2.2.8  C1-Input Capacitor
        9. 7.2.2.9  C8-VCC Capacitor
        10. 7.2.2.10 C7-BST Capacitor
        11. 7.2.2.11 C4- SS Capacitor
        12. 7.2.2.12 R5, R6- Feedback Resistors
        13. 7.2.2.13 R1, R2, C2-SD Pin Components
        14. 7.2.2.14 R4, C5, C6-Compensation Components
        15. 7.2.2.15 Bias Power Dissipation Reduction
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
      3. 7.4.3 Power Dissipation
      4. 7.4.4 Thermal Considerations
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 8.1.2 Development Support
        1. 8.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.2.2.4 L1-Inductor

The inductor value is determined based on the operating frequency, load current, ripple current, and the minimum and maximum input voltage (VIN(min), VIN(max)).

LM5574 Inductor Current WaveformFigure 7-2 Inductor Current Waveform

To keep the circuit in continuous conduction mode (CCM), the maximum ripple current IRIPPLE must be less than twice the minimum load current, or 0.2Ap-p. With this value of ripple current, use Equation 8 and Equation 9 to calculate the value of inductor (L1).

Equation 8. LM5574
Equation 9. LM5574

This procedure provides a guide to select the value of L1. The nearest standard value (100µH) is used. L1 must be rated for the peak current (IPK+) to prevent saturation. During normal loading conditions, the peak current occurs at maximum load current plus maximum ripple. During an overload condition the peak current is limited to 0.7A nominal (0.85A maximum). The selected inductor (see Table 7-1) has a conservative 1.0Amp saturation current rating. For this manufacturer, the saturation rating is defined as the current necessary for the inductance to reduce by 30%, at 20°C.